[c-nsp] Cisco Catalyst 6509-E 4000w P/S

[Tony Varriale]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry Rupeni" <rupeni_t at usp.ac.fj>
To: <cisco-nsp at puck.nether.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 5:14 PM
Subject: [c-nsp] Cisco Catalyst 6509-E 4000w P/S


> Hi All,
>
> We just bought a new 6509-E with 4000w P/S. The specs say it requires a 23
> A/240V Input is this the max input current permissible? We have an 
> existing
> 6KVA UPS with output of 16A max. I've used the Cisco Power Calculator and
> with all the current cards install it will use a max of 1800w way below 
> the
> 4000w mark. Can I go ahead and use this 16A UPS to power on the our Cisco
> 6509-E or do I need a 23A/240V Input?
>
> Appreciate any help.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Terry R

No you cannot.  The 4000s are annoying unless you need that exactly 
(including 1 selection in power cables).  Most customers buy the 6000s.

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